Lethbridge Police arrest 37-year-old fraud suspect

Lethbridge police said 37-year-old Jason Adam Foster, who was wanted in connection to a reported fraud, was arrested on Sunday without incident.

On April 26, police said a man approached a home in the 2300 block of 13 Street North and asked to use their phone. The man claimed his wife had gone into labour somewhere out of town and that he needed to arrange for a ride and some money from a friend. However, police said the man stated he was unable to reach his friend and he eventually left the home with an “undisclosed amount of cash, provided by the occupant.”

Officers added this investigation is ongoing in relation to multiple other reports involving similar circumstances.

Anyone who goes through a similar experience, or who is approached in a similar manner is also asked to contact police and reference file number 22008716.